Finders Keepers

De: Nicole Lenz

Narrado por: Rachel Dane

Bailey Monroe knows one thing for certain. She had to leave. With her young daughter Sophie in tow, she flees from the nightmare of her abusive husband under the cover of darkness, finding safety in the quiet Texas town of Pine Grove. There, she finds refuge in the warmth of the town folk and kindness from Ms. Lucille, a spirited widowed woman who takes them in and offers hope when Bailey needs it most.

Determined to give Sophie the stable life she deserves, Bailey begins to rebuild. But opening her heart again is another story, especially when Gavin Mitchell, the town's charming veterinarian, steps into her life. Patient and kind, Gavin sees the cracks in Bailey’s armor and is willing to do whatever it takes to earn her trust. Yet no matter how safe Pine Grove feels, Bailey can’t shake the feeling that her past is only a step behind her.

©2025 Nicole Lenz (P)2025 Nicole Lenz

amazing !

loved the book ! and the audio is just as amazing! Rachel definitely brought finders Keepers to life!

Amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Small town romance that’s calling your name.

This book was so wonderful, Nicole did such a great job to fully share or tell the true effect of domestic violence from some one who is a survivor of DV it was a little hard to read without having mine own triggers come up but the strength of Bailey and the mothers love for Sophia just brings you back to the true reasons you leave Gavin is just a breath of fresh air. Also Mrs Lucy role is just the most perfect role anyone who is going thru this is what they need. I cried I yelled I smiled and I just absolutely love the audio book as well such a great read. So proud of Nicole to write such a fun romantic read that the true reasons you leave even when it’s the hardest thing you will ever do. You will not regret reading this book. NIcole also did a fantastic job with the tigger warning. Rachel did such a wonderful job bring these characters to life with her voice and Nicole did such a fantastic job writing this novel ❤️

Loved it!

The audio narration had so much emotion! Haven't heard or felt it before. The book was great and I enjoyed the storyline! I did keep saying call the cops call the cops, but that led to the excited. Enjoy , please listen to the book!

Full of all the emotions!

I absolutely loved this story. The amount of emotion that the author put into this story felt personal. For Nicole‘s debut novel this was a home run smashed out of the park. Five star read. Rachel Danes narration was absolutely amazing, I think her kid voice might be in my top five for narrators. The emotions that Nicole was able to pull from me was insane. I was on the edge of my seat the entire listen Bailey and Gavin were one of my favorite couples of this year and Gavin‘s patience with all the healing that Bailey needed was swoon worthy. It’s hard to believe that the story was a debut novel for this author and a debut narration by this narrator both of these lovely ladies are now in my top five.

Found Family

This was such a good story!! Very well written and the narrative was perfect! Rachel is so talented and expressive, I felt like I was in the story with Bailey and Sophie!! You won’t be disappointed!

The story and the narration

This book in and of itself is a 10/10! I can’t believe this is Nicole’s debut novel because WOW! It has emotions, a great plot, character development! Then you pair it with Rachel narrating? Rachel did a fantastic job and did this story so much justice! You can hear the emotions when Rachel is narrating different scenes. Please do yourself a favor and listen!!

Raw and sweet

Loved this book! The emotions felt raw and real, and the storyline was so sweet.

absolutely incredible story!!!

I can't believe this is Nicole's debut novel. This incredible story gave me all the feels. It hit home in a very rough and raw way, but it was so amazing!! I am so happy for how everything unfolded, and glad this one didn't wreck me like some other series that I love 😂😂😂
I am in love with this story, and I pray it's message screams out loud and clear to those that need to hear it most, especially. You ARE worthy of love!!!
Awesome writing by Nicole, and Rachel, you did an absolutely incredible job bringing these characters to life!!! the audiobook is EVERYTHING!!!!!
THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH!! 🩷🪻🌹🌸🌺🌼💐

Rachel Dane did amazing

I loved this story so much, and I knew that even with single narration Rachel was gonna kill it… and she did. Changing up her voice for each character 😘, but the emotion that Rachel is able to bring to each word, character, inflection… that is her gift!

Five Stars

Review: Finders Keepers by Nicole Lenz | Performed by Rachel Dane

Finders Keepers is the debut novel from Nicole Lenz and one of the first performances from narrator Rachel Dane—and what a combo this turned out to be! From what I understand, Nicole not only wrote the book but also published and produced it herself. That’s no small feat, and for her first novel, I say brava.

The story was fabulous. It follows a woman fleeing her past, with her little girl in tow, who stumbles upon a small town that finally feels safe. There’s a slow build of trust, a dash of romance, and the kind of emotional depth that keeps you invested. It’s a recipe for success. At 14 hours long, this audiobook is definitely a biggie—at least for me.

Nicole Lenz shines in her attention to detail. Each character is painted in a way that you can clearly see who they are—not just physically, but emotionally. That’s rare, especially for a first-time author. With time, I think she’ll learn where she can trim a bit without losing the heart of her story, but for now? I’ll take the extra details because they made me feel something.

As for Rachel Dane, I know her as a TikTok personality I’ve admired for a while, so when I heard she was narrating this book, I was curious (and, honestly, a little protective—I know how hard narration can be). I definitely don’t have the voice for it, so kudos to anyone who’s willing to put themselves out there like that.

Let me start with my one critique: her pacing could pick up just a bit. But—full disclosure—I say that about most voice actors, even the top names in the field. So truly, that’s a minor note.

Now let’s talk about what Rachel nailed.

She commits—fully, unapologetically commits—to every single character. She has voices for everyone: older characters, southern accents, men’s voices, and her little girl voice? Honestly one of the best I’ve ever heard. And I’ve heard a lot. That level of commitment isn’t typical for new narrators—and, frankly, not always even for the seasoned ones. It reminded me of Joe Arden, who’s known for never shying away from bold character choices. Yes, I said it—I’m comparing Rachel Dane to the King of Narration. And this is only her second audiobook.

If Rachel decides to make narration a long-term thing, she’s going to master it fast. But knowing her, if she chose a completely different path tomorrow, she’d give that 100% too—and she’d succeed.

Nicole was lucky to find Rachel early in her narration career, and together these two created something special. I was invested in the story, connected to the characters, and—this is saying something—I cried. When the female main character was flying in an air chamber and felt free for the first time in a long time? That moment got me. And trust me, it is hard to make me cry.

If you’re looking for a story that makes you feel something—whether it’s hope, fear, or even a few tears—this one’s for you. I’d recommend Finders Keepers to anyone who loves romance with substance, heartache, healing, and just the right amount of suspense.